Pakistan drops Mohammad Abbas for second Test against West Indies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Pakistan has dropped fast bowler Mohammad Abbas for the second Test against the West Indies at Port of Spain, which is underway. Abbas took eight wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the first Test but was excluded due to 'conditions,' according to captain Babar Azam. This decision has drawn considerable criticism from fans and former players, given Abbas's outstanding performance. Ubaid Shah has replaced him in the lineup. The rationale for the change has been met with disbelief, and the early results show Shah conceding runs at a brisk rate.
- •Mohammad Abbas took eight wickets in the first Test against West Indies.
- •Babar Azam cites 'conditions' as the reason for Abbas's exclusion.
- •Ubaid Shah makes his debut as Abbas's replacement.
- •The second Test is ongoing at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain.
- •Fans and pundits express confusion and criticism over the selection decision.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — 'Darkly comical': Cricket world baffled as Pakistan drop 'best bowler' Mohammad Abbas for WI 2nd Test over 'conditions'
"With the second Test between Pakistan and the Windies going in full fury, the whole cricket world remains confused about the sudden dropping of Mohammed Abbas.
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